As the second-most biodiverse country in the world after Brazil, Colombia has a lot to offer. Home to soaring Andean summits, rolling green valleys and wild- sandy beaches, it’s a land of magnificent beauty. Paired with colonial rich towns and archaeological treasures, it’s a country that has it all. After extensively researching each and every corner of Colombia, we have created a number of fantastic itineraries to inspire your Colombian adventure and allow you to get under the skin of this beauty of a country.

A holiday to Colombia has it all: white-powdered beaches, snow-capped mountains, charming colonial cities, Amazonian rainforest, seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, around 1,800 bird species, and quite possibly the best coffee in the world…so what are you waiting for? Colombia is full of surprises! So much so have a look at these 10 interesting facts we bet you didn’t know until now.

Colombia is a patchwork of picturesque coastlines, bustling cities, diverse landscapes and colonial charm. With much to see and do, our specialists have shortlisted their top five things to see and do in Colombia.

Carpeted with dense, wildlife-rich jungles and lined with a dazzling coast, combine the jungle and beach in Latin America for a memorable holiday.

Casa Galavanta

near Minca, Sierra Nevada and the Caribbean Coast, Colombia

Perched at an impressive 1,500m above sea level in the heart of the Sierra Nevada, Casa Galavanta is a remote, luxury lodge offering spectacular views over dense rainforest, coffee fields and out to the Caribbean coast.

Casa Galavanta is a hidden gem that offers guests a total escape from the world below. In an isolated mountainside location and available for private hire only, it’s a place to relax, switch off and unwind. Surrounded by nature, by day guests at Galavanta enjoy excellent birdwatching opportunities and by night, the most incredible sunsets out on the terrace before relaxing by the glow of the firepit.

A timber lodge that’s rustic in style, Casa Galavanta offers total comfort, huge windows and cosy living spaces. Rooms are beautifully decorated in a contemporary style with local touches and with beds that ensure a fantastic night’s sleep. This is an eco-friendly lodge and thus there is no air-con, just fans, although the nights are cool so we don’t feel its needed.

Activities available at the lodge include guided nature walks, birdwatching, yoga out on the terrace, photography trails and cooking classes, led by Casa Galavanta’s in-house chef Sergio. Sergio prepares delicious gourmet meals, combining local ingredients with an innovative touch. Food and drink are included at Casa Galavanta, although alcoholic beverages from the well-stocked bar are extra.

When to go

This is a year-round destination, however, as the Sierra Nevada has a hot and humid tropical climate, it can rain at any time of the year. Typically the ‘drier’ season is from December to March, while the most rainfall comes in October and November. The best time to visit is the dry season although the nearby Tayrona National Park is closed in February.

We want to be really clear about this. We offer amazing value. Tailor-made does not have to mean expensive, it simply means attention to every detail of your trip arranged by a true expert.

Here at Imagine Latin America, we are so confident that we offer the best value on the market that we have a price promise. If you find the exact same holiday cheaper with another UK tour operator, then we promise to beat their price by £50.

Rest assured that all our holidays are 100% financially protected. Our ATOL bond protects holidays booked in the UK with flights. Our ABTOT bond protects holidays which are booked without flights or those booked outside the UK, either with or without flights.

Protection means that in the unlikely event that we become insolvent; your holiday will be refunded or you will be repatriated if already travelling or have flights with us.